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As the spring semester rolls forward, high school seniors are finally starting to breathe again, knowing that their applications, test scores and letters of recommendation have been sent — the college application process is over. However, this very same process is still underway for prospective transfer students such as myself. And we're still getting our application materials ready for the upcoming week's deadline.
There are plenty of reasons why students choose to transfer. Maybe you realized how much you enjoyed your international relations course and would like to further your studies in that subject, only to find out that the major isn't offered at your school. Conversely, maybe the international relations curriculum at your school might not be suited to your personal interests and now you're thinking that X University might be a better fit. Or maybe you've completed your two years at a community college and think you would like to continue at a four-year university to obtain a bachelor's degree.
I decided to transfer for a number of reasons. First and foremost, my current school is literally down the street from both my high school and middle school, and I often find myself going back. While I've thoroughly enjoyed my time in this area, it's time for me to move on and see a new city with different people. Additionally, I plan on majoring in geography, which isn't offered at my current school. Whatever the reason, transferring can be a great choice for students who are looking for different options, both tangible and intangible. Below are some tips on how to make the transfer process a bit smoother:
First off, you have to decide whether you actually want or need to transfer. For some, it would be better financially to move closer to home at a state school, or maybe a family emergency occurred and it would be beneficial to commute to your home from a closer college. Both reasons are completely legitimate, unlike wanting to transfer because of roommate issues, or because you want to be closer to your boyfriend or girlfriend. Keep in mind the application costs such as fees for resending SAT and ACT scores, as well as transcript requests for both high school and middle school records.
Secondly, it is important to decide when to transfer. Is your high school record not as great as you'd like it to be? Better wait until sophomore year to focus on applications — college admissions still put a heavy weight on your high school transcript if you're applying as a freshman. However, if you're applying as a sophomore for junior standing, you have more experience and time to build a better record. But some colleges also have a "30 credits rule" where you don't have to send in your high school transcript if you have 30 credits by the time of application.
Next, research, research, research! Like in high school, make your list and focus on what you really want out of college. After all, you're transferring because you couldn't find what you wanted at your current school, right? Furthermore, remember to keep in mind that some colleges have limited resources for transfers, like pre-advising or financial aid. Make a list of pros and cons for each and assess what would be best for you (and your family).
Even if you're an undecided freshman thinking you'd like to make the switch, decide on courses for the subsequent semesters at your original school. Pay attention to each potential new school's articulation agreements on courses that would transfer to ensure a timely graduation date. The last thing you'd want is to take Intro to Basket Weaving only to find out that it won't transfer. Moreover, don't take too many high-level courses because many of these are too specific to transfer.
Lastly, start your process early and treat it as if you were applying as a high school senior. Some schools release decisions in "waves" before their publicized date, so it never hurts to finish early. This way you can give professors enough time to write letters of recommendation, and you can focus on your schoolwork, not the stress of deadlines.
I'm still in the process of completing my applications (that are due on Monday — yikes!) but I've sent in two already. I hope that the next time I hear from those schools, it'll be good news!


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I'll give ya whatever you like, as long as I like it first (and no i'm not a prostitute).
My name is Ryan O'Regan, and ROE is my brand...or company...or something. I'm not sure of the legalities of it...all I know is that it's what I use to showcase my own personal brand of fun and entertainment. Whether it's movie predictions for the theater-going audience, interviews with pornstars and other semi-recognizable celebrities, or (in the first case) my first independent short film, TRIP, i'm just an entertainer from Jersey trying to make the world smile and laugh. Kinda like anyone from Jersey Shore, except I have ACTUAL talent and I shouldn't have been swept away by Superstorm Sandy.

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My son who is almost a fully fledged teen has ASD/ADHD & anxiety. He has moved schools 3 times in the last 3 years and is very unsettled. Can anyone recommend a counsellor or therapist that has ASD experience. I have a list from BCAP and other generic "find a counsellor" websites but I am looking specifically for personal recommendations or knowledge of therapists that have ASD experience.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
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You may find it useful to have a look at our Community Care page on our website. The page contains information about community care services, at home or in the community, that may be available to you:http://www.autism.org.uk/about/benefits-care/community-care.aspx
You may want to search for services in your area that cater for people with an autism spectrum disorder on our Autism Services Directory: www.autism.org.uk/directory.aspx
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Eck Institute for Global Health
Capstone Projects - Caribbean Islands
Name: Luisa T. Krug MS '12
Degree and Year: Chemistry and Molecular Biology
Oklahoma State University, 2011
Capstone Project: Integration of human papilloma virus vaccine distribution into currently existing Notre Dame Haiti Program mass drug administration programs
Abstract: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main causative agent of cervical cancer and can also cause other cancers in men and women such as vaginal, penile, and oropharyngeal cancers. Although the implementation of screening and vaccination programs has lowered the incidence and mortality in the developed world, a lack of these resources in the developing world has led to cervical cancer disproportionately affecting low and middle-income countries. Therefore, the WHO now recommends the addition of the human papillomavirus vaccine into routine national immunization schedules and organizations are advocating for increased prevention programs worldwide. This project discusses the feasibility of the integration of a Human papillomavirus vaccine distribution program into the Notre Dame Haiti Program's existing mass drug administration program (MDA). The Notre Dame Haiti Program does an annual distribution of medications for Lymphatic filariasis, a mosquito borne disease that affects over 2 million Haitians. These medications are distributed free at posts set up within each community across the country. Feasibility was evaluated through community interviews and focus groups with participants from the following populations: parents, community members, and health workers and administrators. This research was focused in the Ca Ira community of the Leogane commune, but also took place in the communities of Diclo and Carrefour. Although initial knowledge of HPV and cervical cancer was low, participants were in favor of the implementation of this vaccine program within MDA, due to an acceptability of vaccines in general, and due to the respect that the MDA program has within these communities. In addition, interviews with health workers showed several logistical challenges but most employees agreed that good planning could create effective and feasible solutions for all of these challenges. After evaluating the evidence gathered, it is proposed that the HPV vaccine be distributed at MDA posts to boys and girls ages 10-13 in a pilot project in the Leogane commune. The second and third doses of the vaccine would be given at schools and local health centers within the communities targeted for the pilot project. This would be preceded by an extensive educational campaign that includes community seminars and HPV screening for women. Following the evaluation of the pilot project, an informed decision can be made about increasing the scope of this project.
Name: Annette Ruth MS '12
Degree and Year: Psychology and Biology
University of Notre Dame, 2011
Capstone Project: Evaluating the efficacy of cholera prevention programming at changing PU BUC sanitation and hygiene behaviors in Haiti: Implications for control strategies, surveillance, and public policy
Abstract: Evaluations of Catholic Relief Service's (CRS) post-earthquake cholera education programming in Haiti were conducted in June 2011 and March 2012 to evaluate the efficacy of their social marketing efforts for cholera prevention. A Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) survey implemented throughout Haiti collected data that was used to assess changes in beneficiaries' cholera prevention behaviors, their access to essential prevention and treatment materials, and time to seeking treatment. Thus, the purpose of the KAP was to determine the extent to which project beneficiaries have adopted improved hygiene and sanitation practices as a means of gauging the effectiveness of behavior change communication (BCC) and cholera messaging supported by the project. Furthermore, the KAP evaluation measured percent change in knowledge, behaviors, and practices between the 2011 evaluation results, serving as a partial baseline for the study, and the 2012 KAP survey to determine how well households adopted cholera prevention behavior. The main results of the study indicate that weaknesses in sanitation and hygiene practices and poor knowledge of cholera transmission have led to the persistence of cholera outbreak in Haiti. Comparing the results of the 2012 survey to the 2011 baseline found that the percentage of people who did not know how cholera was contracted increased by 22% (95% CI), comprising 59.5% of total respondents. Similarly, the percentage of people washing hands after using something touched by others, or potentially contaminated, decreased by 15% from the baseline, corresponding with poor knowledge of transmission via fomites. Open defecation decreased from 20% in 2011, though not significantly. However this data was likely confounded by the fact that a significant number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) removed operations in Haiti, reducing handouts, resources, and informative, educational messaging given to the public. Considering that cholera spreads primarily via environmental contamination and not direct, person-to-person contact, the need for behavioral programming grows. Prevention strategies, such as behavior change programming, are necessary in countries like Haiti, where poverty, poor infrastructure, and a lack of sanitation facilities necessitate changes in routine behavior to prevent outbreak. Consistent surveillance and the implementation of environmental health assessments at outbreak sites can be used to create targeted, community-specific intervention programming.
Name: Noelle Tripp MS '12
Degree and Year: BA Sociology and Preprofesional Studies
University of Notre Dame, 2011
Capstone Project: Expanding preventative service delivery in Haiti
Abstract: Currently, the country of Haiti is suffering from a two-year long cholera outbreak as well as mosquito-borne illness. Preventative measures such as the cholera vaccine and insecticide treated mosquito nets could help decrease the incidence of disease throughout the country. Existing programs that have the capacity to achieve national coverage, like the Notre Dame Haiti Program's mass drug administration, could serve as the vehicle needed to deliver these two services. This study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of carrying out such a project through interviews and focus groups with community members from Ca Ira, a semi urban community in Leogane, in addition to conversations with healthcare workers. Comparison studies were conducted in the rural village of Diclo and the urban borough of Carrefour. The data collected from these discussions demonstrates that community members would be receptive to incorporating additional services into the mass drug administration. However, contributions made by healthcare workers highlight that a number of logistical challenges must first be addressed. Through a proposed pilot study, the Notre Dame Haiti Program will be able to test the practicability of integrating new services into the existing structure of the mass drug administration program.
Name: Shannon Cawley MS '13
Degree and Year: Chemistry and Biochemistry
Western Connecticut State, 2010
Capstone Project: Helicobacter pylori in Haiti: An initial evaluation of potentially effective diagnostic antigens and health care professionals' knowledge for use in future public health programs
Abstract: Helicobacter pylori is a common bacterium that colonizes the gastric mucosa. It has become an important public health issue because of its association with serious diseases like gastric cancer and gastric mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma. The prevalence of H. pylori is much higher in developing countries, like Haiti, where the socioeconomic conditions are poor. Therefore, reduction of H. pylori prevalence and incidence in Haiti will require many years of work. One essential component of an H. pylori initiative is an affordable and effective diagnostic tool. A serology multiplex assay designed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is one such tool, but it needs to be designed to detect H. pylori specific antibodies. A significant literature review was conducted to identify H. pylori antigens that have the potential to accurately diagnose H. pylori positive individuals. In addition a small group of patients were enrolled in a pilot study to determine their H. pylori status for use in the initial evaluation of the multiplex assay, once it has been developed. It is also critical to evaluate the current clinical practices of local health care providers to ensure that patients are receiving the appropriate care for H. pylori. A pilot study was carried out in order to identify the current status of H. pylori knowledge, attitudes and practices of the local health care professionals in Léogane, Haiti. This research has identified potential diagnostic antigens for future use in H. pylori diagnosis and has identified some of the current gaps that should be addressed if an educational program is developed, so that the people are receiving the best possible care for H. pylori infections. This initial data can be used to aid in the development of larger studies and programs to help reduce the H. pylori prevalence in Haiti.
"These projects were the initial steps of what will hopefully develop into a larger program focused on developing capacities to reduce the prevalence of H. pylori in Haiti."
Name: Michael Dineen MS '13
Degree and Year: Preprofessional Studies
University of Notre Dame, 2012
Capstone Project: The development and assessment of a new bio-chip based rapid diagnostic test for Human Filariasis in Haiti
Abstract: Diagnostic tools are essential for efficiently and cost-effectively diagnosing illness, selecting appropriate treatment, monitoring chronic diseases, and tracking the prevalence and impact of disease globally. Diagnostic tools that can be used in low resource areas are of essential importance. In countries like Haiti, that have low resources and limited access to lab based diagnostics, testing for disease in the field or at a point of care (POC) becomes paramount. One type of test that can be used is a rapid diagnostic test (RDT). These tests are designed to be used in a point of care situation, and can be used by minimally trained health workers, in order to provide a rapid diagnosis to the patient in the field. The current RDT that is endorsed by the WHO for the testing of Wuchereria bancrofti filariasis is the Immunochromatographic Card Test (ICT). The ICT card test is a sensitive test, but must be read in a time dependent manner according to the instructions. If that is not done then false positives or negatives may result. The development of a new RDT with both high sensitivity and specificity would improve the ability to reliably diagnose the infection which is a fundamental need to both the management of individual patients as well as the public health efforts to control the disease. The purpose of this study was to assess a new bio-chip based rapid diagnostic test for human filariasis in Haiti, and compare its sensitivity, specificity, and cost effectiveness to the World Health Organization's field standard ICT-card test. Through testing I developed a new bio-chip study model, NESDEP IU. Though it did not prove to be a faster testing model than the RDT ICT, I think the NESDEP IU could serve as a diagnostic tool in point-of-care settings, as well as tool for monitoring and surveying current MDA programs.
"I was able to spend a week with my father operating on 25 patients who had developed scrotal hydroceles, one of the debilitating and deforming disease manifestations of bancroftian lymphatic filariasis. We were unable to find any worms, but the trip and my experience was still a success, one that I enjoyed immensely."
Name: Cesar Padilla MS '14
Degree and Year: Biology
California State University- LA, 2012
Capstone Project: Social determinants of intent to perform oral hygiene behavior in rural Dominican Republic
Abstract: The goal of the study was to identify the psychosocial determinants of oral hygiene behavior centered on the theory of planned behavior in rural Dominican Republic. The cross sectional study included 150 participants. Participants completed a voluntary, 54 question, culturally adapted survey which included both demographic and oral health questions. Correlation and regression analyses were used to determine variable associations and construct a model determining the intent to perform the minimum recommended oral hygiene behavior. The statistically significant model of intent to perform oral hygiene behavior accounted for 58.8% of the variance (p<0.005). Perceived behavioral control and attitude were identified as the statistically significant social determinants of the intention to perform minimum oral hygiene behavior (p<0.05). This study further stresses the need to identify the social determinants of oral health behavior in order to create evidence-based interventions. In the case of rural Dominican Republic, oral health interventions need to be targeted at changing individuals attitudes and perception of their care in regards to ideal oral hygiene behavior.
"In the case of rural Dominican Republic, oral health interventions need to be targeted at changing individuals' attitudes and perceptions of their care in regards to ideal oral hygiene behavior."
Name: Shereen Shojaat MS '14
Degree and Year: Kinesiology and Health
Iowa State University, 2013
Capstone Project: A health needs assessment at Basile Moreau School in Carrefour, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Abstract: Environmental factors, food insecurities, poverty, political unrest, and natural disasters influence the health of Haitians, particularly children. A school setting as a health intervention site can be effective, due to high accessibility and enrollment rates of children in Haiti. To determine the health needs of the Basile Moreau School student population in Port-au-Prince Haiti, this study investigated the need for improving school-based health and health services for children attending the school through key informant interviews, observation, and a parent survey. Results suggest the need for addressing health-related issues at Basile Moreau School. Overall, our recommendation includes a coordinated school health approach consisting of eight core components, developed by the Centers for Disease Control, as an efficient and practical strategy for improving the health of students at Basile Moreau School. All component recommendations propose comprehensive program strategies, which extend beyond an onsite school healthcare facility. This approach may not only influence improved health outcomes for students at Basile Moreau, but has the potential to become a sustainable model for schools throughout Haiti.
"I will use all the knowledge and skills I gained through this work and apply it in my future career in global health, as well as life outside of my career."


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We know you enjoy experiencing a product or service before you make a decision so we've gathered a few videos of Stephen officiating to help you out. We are happy to also have a video of Mitch and hope to have one of Loren soon. Due to videos being a very personal story in someone's life it is not common to receive permission to share. Out of over 650 weddings that Stephen has performed we are thankful to have these few videos to see firsthand what you can expect. Rest assured Loren and Mitch share the same ability to speak well and command the ceremony in a warm and personal way.
Raquel + David Highlight from Creative House Motion on Vimeo.
#ToHellWittIt Wedding Film from Charles Henson on Vimeo.
Katherine & Chris from MoonLit Weddings on Vimeo.
Shannon + Tim / Wedding Highlight Film from Re:Life Films + JR Digital Video on Vimeo.
Lauren & Hayden Highlight Film from Ladybird Wedding Films on Vimeo.
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Connecticut Stevens/Stephens
Has anyone connected to a Connecticut Stephens family? I am searching for Elisha born about 1805 there.
He moved to Marshall County, Mississippi and then on into the Florida Parishes area of Louisiana.
Someone sent me information that he moved further going to Texas where he died but I couldn't locate records for that.
Stevo I checked Wheeling, Virginia and found an Elisha there. I got the Connecticut birthplace off of the 1850 Mississippi Census so there could be a mistake there.
All I was saying is that Auguston is a strange name as is Augustus when it comes to Stevens/Stephens families and I felt like that Auguston might connect to the ones in Yazoo County and that it wouldn't hurt to take a look at James A since he doesn't tie into mine that I could find.
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Back before the WWE Network, 18 "Monthly Specials" and 900 hours of broadcast television a week there was scant little wrestling to watch. Sure there was stuff like Jim Crockett Promotions/NWA/WCW on the Superstation and the AWA on ESPN but that sort of stuff didn't really appeal much to children. The WWF, however, had just the thing to meet the wrestling needs of small children across the United States: Coliseum Videos.
These tapes would have a few matches, often "Coliseum Video exclusives" filmed either at house shows or as dark matches during Wrestling Challenge tapings alongside goofy backstage stuff and profiles on various wrestlers. For those of us who became wrestling fans in the 80s or early 90s the Coliseum Videos became an integral part of our fandom, frequently being rented from the local video rental store and watched repeatedly. So when the WWE recently dumped a bunch of them up on the WWE Network, I for one was very excited.
While a lot of the matches on these tapes weren't exactly five-star mat classics there are some hidden classics as well as matches that I, for whatever reason, thought were great when I was ten years old. Today we're going to check on what is probably the pinnacle of the Coliseum Videos, 1993's Smack 'Em Whack 'Em.
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Poorly acted, directed and written, Jumper's one and only positive is its running time--88 minutes--and God only knows what was left on the cutting-room floor to make it that short!
David Rice (Hayden Christensen) was once just like every other angst-ridden, parent-hating teenager--that is, until he discovered his gift, the greatest imaginable pastime/escape ever: teleporting. Since then, David has been on the, er, run and living the ultimate dream. On any given day, for instance, David could have coffee in Paris and attend the NBA Finals in New Orleans, all before lunchtime--which is precisely what tickles his whimsy in the beginning of Jumper. But teleporting, like every other superhuman feat, is not without its consequences. First, he has to keep his special power a secret from his girlfriend, Millie (Rachel Bilson); second, he has competition from other Jumpers around the globe, namely the cynical Griffin (Jamie Bell); and third, there is a group called the Paladins, currently led by Agent Roland (Samuel L. Jackson), that has been at war with the Jumpers for thousands of years and sworn to kill 'em all. Suddenly, what David thought was complete freedom puts his and Millie's life at risk.
Amongst other areas, like writing and direction (see below), Jumper is a victim of its own miscasting. Star Wars veterans Christensen and Jackson lead the way in that department. Christensen has yet to prove that he can do much beyond his tense, dramatic turn in Shattered Glass, but unfortunately keeps trying. As Jumper's heroic protagonist, the only quality he can pull off is looking younger during flashbacks; otherwise, he is stiff, too intense and simply no fun in a role that calls for it. Jackson, meanwhile, stars in so many movies that he's bound to misfire here and there (OK, maybe more frequently than that). If you're able to get past his ridiculous white hair enough to digest the acting, you'll see that his badass persona doesn't jibe with a character who's something of a villainous ghost buster. Resurging actor Bell (Billy Elliot) out-energizes everyone in his supporting role and seems to understand better than Christensen what was wanted from his character, while former O.C.-er Bilson is hardly even noticeable. Michael Rooker (Cliffhanger) and Diane Lane are barely around as David's parents, with the latter ostensibly cast in the tragic event a sequel should arise. Uh, no.
For director Doug Liman, sci-fi is really the only genre he is yet to conquer, or try to conquer, and was thus a logical next step in a successful career. He's done dramedy (Swingers), action (The Bourne Identity) and crime-comedy (Mr. and Mrs. Smith), all with nice results. Well apparently he's found his kryptonite: sci-fi (if this movie can truly be classified as such). Jumper, based on Steven Gould's novel of the same name, is all about the snappiness that has become Liman's signature, but it's actually far too quick and light on details in an age where Lost and Heroes fanboys and girls demand much more than special effects. The movie is itself something of a Jumper, quick to use its premise as an escape route when things could potentially get intriguing. Surprisingly, the empty story can be attributed partly to two contemporary masters of genre screenwriting, David S. Goyer (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight) and Simon Kinberg (Mr. and Mrs. Smith, X-Men: The Last Stand), as well as Jim Uhls (Fight Club). But ultimately, the hollow look and feel of Jumper--including its second-rate special effects--falls on Liman, who completely blows an opportunity to adapt a concept loaded with big-screen potential.
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"Platforms" is a series exploring the unique New York underground architecture and the people that temporarily pass though it. Millions of commuters from all walks of life meet temporarily while waiting for their train yet few actually interact with each other. The stations' architecture is often repetitive and includes many square and rectangle motifs. The opposite subway platform is dissected by columns standing between the tracks and visually resembles a roll of photographic film. One needs to scan across in order to see the complete picture. The space is fragmented into virtual display windows inviting a voyeuristic opportunity to gaze at commuters traveling in the opposite direction. Interactions, or lack of, manifest themselves in the body language and spatial locations of the people observed. The platform becomes a stage of sorts where the "actors" take their place until the train passes and invites the following act.
Natan Dvir is a photographer who focuses on the human aspects of cultural, social and political issues. He received his MBA from Tel Aviv University and his MFA in Photography from the School of Visual Arts (NY), after which he became an adjunct faculty member at the International Center of Photography (ICP). Based in New York City he photographs around the world represented by Polaris Images photo agency and Anastasia Photo gallery. Natan's main projects were exhibited in many solo and group exhibitions in the United States, Europe, South America, Asia, Australia, and Israel including the Museum of Fine Arts (Houston), Portland Art Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art (Cleveland), Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Blenton Museum of Art (Austin), Southeast Museum of Photography (Daytona), International Center of Photography (New York), Blue Sky Gallery (Portland, OR), Anastasia Photo Gallery (New York), Schneider Gallery (Chicago), Houston Center for Photography, Center for Photography in Woodstock, Museo de Antioquia (Medellin), Head On Festival (Sydney), Festival de la Luz (Buenos Aires), War Photo Museum (Dubrovnik), the Central European House of Photography (Bratislava), Christie's (London), Kultur Bahnhof Eller (Düsseldorf), Tel Aviv Museum of Art, and Museum on the Seam (Jerusalem). Natan's work has been published by leading international magazines including The New York Times, Newsweek, Wall Street Journal, Der Spiegel, Stern, Focus, The Times, Daily Mail, Paris Match, Le Monde, and Le Figaro among others. His work has received recognition wining prizes around the world including the Picture of the Year (POYi), PDN Photo Annual, American Photography, International Photography Award (IPA), New York Photography Festival Award, Critical Mass top 50, Black & White Spider Award, and the Picture of the Year Award in the Israeli press.


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Sixteen artists from the east and west Midlands are exhibiting their work as part of a new exhibition called EAST MEETS WEST 2.0 in QUAD this summer.
The exhibition presents emerging artists working with moving image or photography based within the Midlands region on the theme of 'Leisure'.
The exhibition is a fascinating and diverse collection of interpretations, from projects delving into drinking culture, documenting community-led action to save a local swimming baths, to a sensitive portrait of a young Shetland Island resident's use of his leisure time. The theme of 'Leisure' links to explored in Doug Fishbone's Leisure Land Golf which will also be on display in QUAD's main Gallery Spaces.EAST MEETS WEST 2.0 includes artists Jim Brouwer & Simon Raven, Jacqueline Carey, Theo Ellison, Attilio Fiumarella, Emma Georgiou, Anne Giddings, Daniel Hayes, Geoff Hodgson, Amy Huggett, Holger Martin, Tracey McMaster, George Miles, Marta Soul, Clive Wheeler and Dan Wheeler.
The sixteen artists were selected from an open call and selected by a panel of experts, the selected artists' work will be exhibited in QUAD, before touring to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery in partnership with GRAIN Projects, Birmingham.
EAST MEETS WEST 2.0 will be on display in QUAD Extra Gallery Spaces from 2nd July until 4th September 2016.
Image: Anne Giddings, Western Edge: Playground of the Black Country
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Shocking news for all of those who either have an iPhone 6 or are planning to buy an iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 Plus, as you guys know is huge. It's absolutely massive especially if you have seen it in person its way bigger than they portray in the photos displayed in the iPhone 6 official website. So it's large.
Now, one of the drawbacks of having a large phone like the apple phone is that "It can BEND". Something you may think that Apple would have taken into account. Bending a phone is obviously like something which could happen in your pocket. Just over the course of the day there is some pressure applied on some points of the phone but should be strong enough to handle it but apparently iPhone 6 plus is not strong enough to handle it.
This video shows how a guy just takes his hands and puts a little bit of pressure on it until it bends. You can see a definite bend in the phone and it is something which can happen to anyone everyday which is definitely a flaw in the design.
Now, it's a point to see how often this occurs and how many people are having this issue right now. Definitely take this into account you are planning to buy the iPhone 6. It is you to decide whether you would be comfortable with this issue and doesn't concern much to you as it is iPhone and everyone waits for a new iPhone model the entire year.Google+


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Today I'm 30, and it's Amazeballs!
Today I turn 30 years old. Which seems so crazy to type out, "Hi my name is Julie and I am 30 years old." I can't even tell you the amount of times I've had friends make a huge deal out of this shift into a new decade. Nine times out of ten, I hear friends commiserating over "30," saying it in nervous/annoyed tones, turning 30 into the doomsday of birthdays. Growing up I can still remember a friend's older sister who celebrated her 29th birthday four times that year, complete with a coffee cup she drank out of every morning that said "29 and Holding" with a cat hanging on for dear life to the side of a skyscraper (what a great visual). I also have a family friend who to this day won't recognize the fact that she entered her 30s…in the '90s.
But why do we have such an aversion to ending our 20s? What about 30 is so scary?
As for me, my 20s were amazing. Wild. Scary. Fun. Driven. Beautiful even. In between all of life's important moments, the bullet points on the broad timeline of this past decade, there's been a whole lot of figuring it out – "it" being this crazy little thing called life. Now, at the fairly young age of 3-0 I still (God willing) have a long, long way to go. But, I am fairly certain that as my life goes on, I will look back on my 20s as a time of self-discovery, and if that is indeed the case, then I am hoping that my 30s will be a time to enjoy the "stuff" I'm figuring out.
I think some people are scared of 30 because it feels like the end of youth, that distinct marker between young and old. I've talked to a few girlfriends about it, and some have told me that it's a birthday that makes them feel not only old, but as if they should be doing something. And more often than not, their something doesn't exactly match up to their fantasy of what a 30-year old should be doing.
It's hard trying to measure up when you've created an imaginary ruler in your mind. And I think it's easy to get caught up with dreading birthdays rather than celebrating them. But when you really think about it, is there a more joyous occasion than marking the passing of a year, noting all of its lessons, trials and triumphs, and accepting gracefully this gift of another year of life we are given?
As I leave behind my 20s, I'm excited. I'm enjoying turning 30, and here's why:
Like I said above, I loved this past decade. But so much of it was spent trying to find myself, being honest with myself and with that comes a roller coaster of emotion. During these past 10 years I became an adult. I graduated college, jumped straight into a big career, and learned more about myself than I could have ever imagined. I got married, got divorced, figured out the importance of true communication. I figured out my shortcomings as a partner, and how to be a better one. I made new friends, lost some others. I got remarried, had a baby. Moved roughly 7 times and lived in 4 different cities. I realized that the only constant in this world is change, and sometimes the hardest part of growing up is letting go of relationships I thought would last forever and ideals that weren't real. But the silver lining? Realizing that life is all about meaningful connections, with others and myself.
To me, turning 30 is empowering. I have a better understanding of who I am, a better grip on healthy boundaries, I know what I want out of life and I'm starting to figure out how to get there. It's not about accomplishments; married or not, divorced or not, children or none, career or still figuring it out – it's about self-realization and being able to say, "Hey, you- I love you!" to that reflection in the mirror. Accepting myself has been the hardest journey of all, and although I'm not all the way there, I'm a heck of a lot closer than I was at 20.
And the best part? I'm at a point where I fully realize that I am the master of my own destiny. The maker of my day, the determiner of my future. Believe and Become! I've grown up and away from blaming others for my mistakes or unhappiness (a divorce has its way of giving you a crash course lesson in this). I've learned that I can look to no one else when I fail or succeed. It's all me. And I now know that it's futile to try to live up to anyone else's idea of success, image or happiness. I could be the ripest and sweetest peach ever grown from the great state of Georgia, but there will always be someone out there who just doesn't like peaches. Comparing yourself to another is a waste of your time. Saying hurtful things about another/jealousy is a waste of your soul. Negativity breeds negativity. It's all cause and effect. This is my one life, and I'm sure as hell not going to waste it trying to please everyone. Everyone will always have an opinion, but unlike my 20-something self, my 30 year old self now knows to not take what anyone says about me personally. Someone said this to me in my 20s and I'll never forget it; what other people say about you is none of your business. Each individual in this wide, wide world has an idea of what living this life is to them, and my choices will always, always go against someone's, somehow. Like my mom has always says "It takes all kinds to make this world go around."
So, as I look back and think about all of the things I've learned, I feel lucky that everything I'm taking away from this decade I get to practice in a new one. My 30s are a time for taking care of and being my healthiest self. It's about being the best wife, mother, daughter, daughter-in-law, dog owner, friend and businesswoman I can be each day. It's about being mindful. It's about being enough. It's about enjoying the time I have and savoring every single moment with my loved ones. It's about being kind. It's about empathy. It's about putting others before myself. It's about looking back at the beautiful naivety of my 20s with humor, acceptance, forgiveness, and realizing that it's all brought me to this very grateful moment.
And so I welcome in this next decade. Bring out the champs and blow out the candles! I couldn't be happier to enter this next chapter, a time that I wholeheartedly believe will be the best yet. And I hope you'll join me. I'm so over feeling like I should dread each impending birthday, especially this one. I want to celebrate everywhere I've been and everywhere I'm going. I want to live this one life of mine- really, really live it- and at the end of my journey I want to look back down the road and feel a sense of pride and accomplishment that I truly did.


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Couples' Commitment Continues Behind the Wheel
By Pauline Hovey
The first time Mary Littler attempted to drive a standard transmission she was 37 years old. And she was seated behind the wheel of a tractor trailer.
Not an easy feat for anyone, but even more intimidating for someone like Littler, who admits, "I was scared of trucks."
Her motivation? She wanted to spend more time with her husband.
After Chad Littler retired from the U.S. Navy in 2014, Mary expected they'd be seeing more of each other. After all, during their 17 years of marriage, Mary found herself raising their two children alone for months at a time while Chad was onboard ship.
"I sometimes felt like a single mom," she admitted.
But Chad's new 9-to-5 schedule at a sheet metal shop didn't last long. After six months he decided he needed to follow his dream – drive a tractor-trailer and see the country. Plus, as Chad saw it, truck driving was an opportunity for a second career – one that would allow him to "support my family, travel, and be my own boss."
After researching various programs on the Internet and talking with experienced drivers, Chad enrolled in the National Tractor Trailer School (NTTS), based out of upstate New York. The NTTS 602-hour Advanced Commercial Driver Course certified by the Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI) met his criteria for thorough and intensive training – not unlike what Chad was accustomed to in the military. Another added benefit – NTTS had been training veterans like himself since 1972, as well as reservists and active duty military, including soldiers at Fort Drum. And with the Post-9/11 GI Bill® offering paid tuition, Chad could easily afford to attend.
But Chad hadn't counted on his wife's reaction when, after graduating, he excitedly started his career in trucking. Being away from home anywhere from 30 to 45 days at a time was not what Mary had signed on for.
"It was just like having him back in the navy," Mary said. "I told him, 'I want you home more.'"
Realizing "that was too much for her," Chad turned to another employer – Gypsum Express, of Baldwinsville, NY. A 600-truck carrier, Gypsum Express employs Chad Monday through Friday, making deliveries to New York City and the eastern states. He may travel down the East Coast as far as Virginia or North Carolina, but is back home by the weekend and some weeknights as well.
"It works great now," Mary said of Chad's schedule. "And I actually love the company he works for. They treat you like family."
Employees at Gypsum know both Littlers by name, something that makes Mary feel part of their team. And Mary is not only happier, she plans on joining her husband behind the wheel.
Also a military veteran as well as a mom, Mary was more than ready to learn something new. Once her self-sufficient teenage children didn't need her in the same capacity as a mother, she figured why not spend time with Chad on the road and learn a new skill at the same time?
Her choice of tractor-trailer training programs was easy.
With schools in Liverpool and Buffalo, NY, NTTS has been training drivers for more than 45 years. And NTTS is not new to training women behind the wheel. According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), nearly 200,000 women currently drive trucks in the U.S., and NTTS has trained its fair share of women seeking competitive salaries, significant job prospects, and the lure of the open road – all factors in the growing popularity of female truck drivers.
Although Mary doesn't fit that category to a tee, she does love to travel and she expected NTTS, with its extensive training and PTDI-certified courses, to properly prepare her for her new career. She was right.
Upon completion of the 18-week program, Mary will know how to safely operate a tractor-trailer, thanks to her classroom, lab, and behind-the-wheel training on a variety of tractors and trailers. She's already been learning to shift gears and back up a trailer while gaining confidence in her abilities.
"I was scared to death the first time I had to back up a trailer," Mary chuckled. But after less than two weeks she claimed to be "actually starting to love it. I'm getting a lot more comfortable. And the instructors have been very patient."
That's a special benefit to someone like Mary who lacked experience and possessed a fair amount of fear. "It took me six months to even get used to climbing into that rig and getting behind the wheel," she said.
Lauding her enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to her education, NTTS' Training Director John McCann has been behind Mary 100 percent. "She is very cooperative with other students and her instructors and she regularly seeks their assistance. Her efforts are significantly helping in her progress to successfully completing the course."
With patient instructors supporting her, asking for extra help was not an issue for Mary. Nor was the fact that she's the only female in her class. Although more women are considering trucking as a career, they still make up less than 10 percent of drivers nationwide, according to ATA statistics.
Once Mary graduates from NTTS in October 2016, husband and wife want to become a driving team for Gypsum. With both of them employed as drivers, they will not only get two paychecks, but will be able to get more mileage in since they can trade off hours behind the wheel. This will allow them to go beyond the 11 hours per day limit for a solo driver and still remain in compliance with hours of service.
"I think it's probably one of the best things you can do in the trucking industry today," said Harry Kowalchyk, president of NTTS, Inc. "With two incomes, you could make over $100,000 a year. Plus, their communication as a couple increases."
These are just some of the reasons why Chad is looking forward to experiencing the road alongside his spouse.
"It gets lonely on the road," he explained. "It'll be nice to have Mary there to talk to as things happen."
And not only will driving together bring them closer together, he said it will bring them closer to their goals of retiring in 10 years and becoming independent owner-operators. Once Mary joins him, Chad expects they'll work toward gaining the appropriate experience and financing to make that latter goal a reality.
As for Mary, she's not entering this new venture with blinders. She knows their success as a husband/wife team is not going to come together without effort. "What it will take to make this work is communication – lots of communication," Mary said.
Having occasionally ridden as a passenger with Chad on assignment, Mary's already aware of some of the challenges of life on the road. She's slept on the truck, prepared food on the truck using Chad's slow cooker, and traversed the country for hours in a rig. She doesn't find any of that challenging.
The most challenging thing remains backing up the truck. But she expects to master that by the time she graduates from NTTS. She mentions a gentleman from Indiana who enrolled in her class at NTTS after finishing a much shorter, non-certified truck driver training program elsewhere. "He didn't feel comfortable being on the road after graduating from that program," Mary said. "It didn't teach him enough. There are actually only 57 schools that have PTDI-certified courses."
And she and Chad are grateful they enrolled in one of them.
"There are definitely drivers out there who can't back up a truck," Chad noted. "I've talked to other drivers about the training I've had and they're surprised. Any time you get more training on something, it's a good thing."
The detailed and repetitive aspects of training that the PTDI-certified course offers has been especially attractive to the Littlers. Chad says it reminds him of their experiences in the military.
"We would repeat the same drill over and over again," Chad explained of his years in the navy. "It makes you learn a whole lot better. And there's no room for error."
Something else about truck driving that Chad finds similar to military life – he's providing a much-needed service that requires dedication and responsibility.
"I feel a lot of pride and freedom in what I do," Chad said. "I'm still delivering, still serving a need, still serving my country."
Once Chad and Mary hit the road as a team, they hope to blog about their experiences, helping fellow truck drivers, especially women, along the way and promoting the benefits and adventures of their newfound career as husband and wife team drivers.
PTDI is a national, nonprofit organization established for the twofold purpose of developing uniform industry skill, curriculum, and certification standards for entry-level truck driver training and motor carrier driver finishing programs, and certifying entry-level truck driver training courses at public and private schools and driver finishing programs at carriers for compliance with PTDI standards. PTDI is based in Alexandria, Virginia.


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Luke 15:4 ESV "What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it?
Jesus addressed the crowd about this very common issue. If you lose one of your hundred, will you not look for it? The obvious answer to that is yes, of course we would. The number in safety is not the concern, but the one at risk is. While we see this with sheep or cows or horses or any number of other things, it seems that in our spiritual life when we find ourselves in a place of uncertainty, we panic and believe that God has left us or that He no longer cares if He ever did. Doesn't He see me here, my fear, my struggle, my weak faith, why isn't He reaching out for me? Well, my friend, He is. It is His nature and always has been.
In the Old Testament, God found Abram in his father's house, Moses in the wilderness, Gideon in the winepress, Elijah in a cave and Amos among the shepherds. He knew how to reach each one in their season and propel them into their destiny. In some cases they knew they were lost, in others, just hanging out and yet God sought them out at His timing and used them for His glory. Jesus was the same when He walked the earth. He called Nathaniel from under a tree, Zaccheus down from another, visited the Samaritan woman at the well, the cripple at Bethesda's pool, left the multitudes to free the Gaderene demoniac, came to Peter after the resurrection to restore a broken man and finally, on the road to Damascus, broke the heart and will of a Pharisee named Saul and formed Him into a powerful, useful vessel.
The point in this is for us to realize that God never abandons us, nor fails to know exactly where we are. However, we often need to come to the point that we recognize our great need for Him. Are you feeling that, take comfort in some of His promises. Among them are "I will never leave you nor forsake you", "If you seek Me, I will be found of You, when you seek Me with all of your heart", "Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things you do not know" and a hundred more like these. Our God loves us and delights in us far more than we could comprehend. Somehow, let that sink in, take a deep breath and worship Him for His love for us. When you do, He will be found by you, He said so.
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The world of eSports has taken the world by storm in recent years. With everything from official leagues to Olympic consideration, professional gamers are finally carving out their niche in the world of sports and entertainment. And while gaming is still a far cry from globally televised popularity, gaming marathons have become a big part of the eSports culture. And the next one will turn heads around the world.
Shaquille O'Neal, four-time NBA champion and notable eSports investor, announced on Thursday that the White House would be hosting a gaming marathon today on Twitch, the popular live streaming video platform. This event will be the first of its kind for the eSports community and will combine eSports titles along with casual gaming for a massively exciting event in the heart of Washington, D.C.
"We appreciate how the White House has recognized the power and passion of our community," said Brian Petrocelli, product marketing manager at Twitch in a statement.
While we're sure Obama is a big fan of Call of Duty and Rocket League, the event serves a higher purpose than just supported the eSports community. The goal of the event is to raise awareness about health care and the importance of signing up for comprehensive coverage. The event will be encouraging players and viewers alike to sign up through the Affordable Care Act.
"Gamers, like everyone, deserve high-quality health care coverage," said Erik Martin, a policy advisor for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, in a blog post."Engaging the expanding gamer community is part of the Administration's effort to meet people where they are to help them find a health care plan that's best for them."
You might be thinking that video games and health insurance don't really have anything in common. And you're absolutely right. But pairing something that is considerably popular with young people with something that needs to be taken more seriously by young people is a genius move by the White House. Whether the event will create enough buzz to be worth it remains to be seen. But at least the eSports community will be getting a bump from the nation's capital.
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Four new agencies elected at the IPA Council on 25th September 2006: Code Computer Love, Madhouse Associates, Progress Communications, Tri-Direct
At its quarterly Council meeting (25th September 2006), the IPA elected four new agencies into membership who include specialists in digital communications, new media, communications planning and brand response media.
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Progress Communications
This takes the current number of IPA member agencies to 258. View the full list of member agencies.
Code Computer Love is a new media agency based in Manchester with 35 employees. Tony Foggett, Louis Georgiou and Wini Tse are the Managing Partners. Their clients include Waterstones, HMV and BUPA.
Said Tony Foggett, Joint Managing Partner, Code Computer Love, "Code Computer Love has grown significantly over years as the digital marketplace expands. More and more of Code's work is now in the advertising marketplace and this is one of our fastest growing areas. The agency views membership of the IPA as an important step in its evolution from a design and build agency to a full service digital communi-cations agency"
Madhouse Associates is an advertising and marketing agency based in Manchester with 33 employees. Peter Craven and Phil Rogerson are the Joint Managing Directors. Their clients include Toyota Europe, Motorola and Capital One bank.
Said Phil Rogerson, Joint Managing Director, Madhouse Associates, "It goes without saying that Madhouse Associates is immensely honoured to be joining the IPA. Working in an industry in which public reaction is the key driver of success, we have always valued peer group relationships and the exchange of ideas that comes with them. The stature of our fellow IPA members means we will now be exchanging opinions with the finest minds in advertising - it's something we're very excited about, and we look forward to being involved with this renowned organisation for a long time to come."
Progress Communications is a communication planning agency that has digital media expertise at the heart. Progress was established in 2003, is based in London and employs 10 staff. Tim Elton, Geoff Seeley and Karen Mayer are the Partners. Their clients include Pernod Ricard, Sport, Ultimate Poker and SC Johnson.
Said Tim Elton, Managing Partner, Progress Communications, "We work for clients across a number of communication areas, joining the IPA ensures we have the right disciplines, processes and training to make sure we deliver best practice across all that we do".
Tri-Direct is a brand response media agency based in Basingstoke with 60 employees. Patrick Carew is the Managing Director and Andrew Higgs, Barry Leeson-Earle, Lucy Stafford, Steve Reid and Melissa Pell are the Directors. Their clients include Vue, Hiscox and Norwich Union.
Said Patrick Carew, Managing Director, Tri-Direct, "As our own strategic direction, the development of brand in conjunction with response based advertising, has converged with the IPA's promotion of first class advertising it was natural to seek membership. Furthermore we believe strongly in ongoing professional development for our staff in order to deliver innovative and effective media for our clients."
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Round Two: Fight! parts one and two were with Mother over a lovely watch and a lovely handbag. I lost. I called Good Man during the watch debate and asked him to help me. He tried to help, but when I got the phone back, he said, "You have no choice. Just say 'yes.'"
Mother and I went outlet shopping yesterday and it was actually a lot of fun. We were together for more than eight hours without Good Man and we only had to resort to my dictionary twice, for "coral" and "honey" (because I was pronouncing it like "mandarin orange"). I even managed to explain what vanity license plates are, which was not something I ever expected I'd have to explain in Korean.
I was a little worried about how the day would go, but for the most part it was like shopping with my mom or Fairy Godmother. We sat down to sort out all of our coupons and plotted out a plan of attack. We made faces at ugly things, looked for our sizes in cute things, and giggled a lot.
Mother wasn't familiar with all of the American brands, so she'd poke her head in a store, cry out, "Grandmother clothing!" and bow out.
She poked around in every shoe store we passed. At Naturalizer Outlet she kept saying, "These are so comfortable! These are really comfortable!"
At the handbag store, Mother managed to find the sole Korean-speaking employee. She asked the employee where the brown version of a bag was. I answered before the employee could, "저기요."
The employee nearly jumped out of her skin when she heard me speak. Mother smiled and nodded, "우리 며느리예요." She's my daughter-in-law.
The way people reacted to us while shopping was interesting. One person asked me if we were speaking French (what?) and when I said Korean she just couldn't believe I could speak Korean and how did I learn Korean? (I'm tempted to say I woke up and could magically speak it.)
At the restaurant we had lunch at the hostess froze and said, "Are you speaking Korean?" Turns out she went to some private high school mostly made up of Korean students, so she knew a few phrases and how to write and read Hangul. Mother was impressed.
Other people were looking at us, and I suspect they were trying to figure out our relationship. I mean, a late-twenties white woman with a mid-fifties Korean woman and nobody else around? That's a bit odd. If Good Man had been there, they would've been able to figure it out. At least he's the right age and skin color to be Mother's child or nephew or something.
When I modeled a lovely dress, Mother said, "다이어트해…" Go on a diet.
It was the second time Mother had said it, and while I know logically that Koreans show love by commenting about weight, I was tired of it. "어머니, 다시 말하시면, 저는 갈거예요." Mother, if you say it again, I will go home.
I won, because she didn't say it again.
Mother has been making breakfast, lunch, and dinner most meals. This morning breakfast included tomato juice, which Mother made this morning.
I have a weird relationship with tomatoes. I love tomato sauce, paste, and salsa, but I hate raw tomatoes. I pick them off of salads and sandwiches. I can stand one small can of V8 because it's got some other ingredients in it.
Mother had made pure tomato juice—with a dollop of olive oil in it.
I said, "Mother…I really don't like tomatoes."
"Drink it."
I drank two large gulps.
"Mother, I really don't like tomatoes."
"You eat pasta sauce and that has tomatoes—"
Good Man tried to help me out, "No, she really doesn't like tomatoes…"
While he was explaining, I was muttering, "Where did these tomatoes come from? We didn't have tomatoes in the house. I don't usually buy tomatoes. Who bought these tomatoes? I hate tomatoes."
Mother raised her voice to scold me, "Tomato juice is very healthy! So is extra-virgin olive oil!"
"Mother," I said, "you like all foods?"
"All foods everywhere?"
I laughed, "So you would eat cow eyeballs?"
Mother started laughing, "No…"
"Well, this is like cow eyeballs to me."
Mother picked up my glass and plunked it in front of Good Man. "You drink it." She made me get some orange juice.
A few minutes later she told me to eat more fruit. I was feeling full. "[Good Man] hasn't eaten any fruit," I said.
"He's drinking your tomato juice!"
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I woke to the ping ping of my phone letting me know I had a text. Grudgingly I lift myself out of bed and rub the sleep from my eyes. Morning has once again come to quickly but it means I get to talk to Jason as he finishes his shift and heads back to his hotel. I love these early morning conversations, there is nothing better then hearing his voice to start my day. It occurs to me just how lucky I am to have Jason. Not that I don't think that everyday but today in particular I am grateful for his sage advice and support.
My coffee is slowly brewing in the french press and I feel myself perk up from the smell. Its a blizzard outside even though its suppose to be the first official day of spring. I dislike the cold grey days of winter but today there is something weirdly magical about the snow.
There is an endless quiet all around me and I find myself spending hours sipping my coffee and watching the big fluffy flakes fall. With the promise of warmer weather I find myself coming alive with goals and ambitions for the year ahead. Many ideas have been swimming around in this head of mine, I'm not to the point of sharing them just yet but in the next few months I will have lots of things to talk about.


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I'm Here to Give Direction, Not Take It
There are moments in life where we read about institutionalized prejudices and then there are moments when we find ourselves in the middle of experiencing them. Recently, while working on a film set, I found myself wide-eyed and furious at the situation I was involved in. While I had voiced my desire to be the film's director— and had been unanimously allocated the role by my mostly-male team members— once we got on set, all semblance of my creative authority vanished. Every directorial decision I made was met with questions of "Are you sure we should do that?" and "Well, don't you think this would be better?" It was infuriating and stifling as an artist who had come to the process with a clear vision of how the story should unfold.
In addition, the sheer surprise behind the end-of-shoot comments of "Wow, you were a really great director," felt like more of a slap in the face than a pat on the back. Of course I had been a really great director, I thought to myself. I knew what I wanted, I knew how to get it, I understood how camera angles and film rules and cinematography worked. I was experienced as both a writer and a crew member so why did my team not trust me to fulfill the role I had been assigned? It wasn't until I noticed the difference between the way they talked amongst each other that I realized their trepidation had more to do with my gender than with my actual skill as a director. Female directors are essential to representing femme stories but like minorities, the Hollywood bigwigs are still terrified to hire them.
My situation is not uncommon and compared to many, that story is only the beginning as far as sexism and prejudice in the film industry goes. I know women who have failed to receive financial compensation upwards of $100 for their work, women who have been cut from film crews without any notice, even women who have worked with men that have no interest in working on films not written or proposed by other men. I want to say, "All this and at the college level no less!" but I know my surprise comes unwarranted. These small scale instances of institutionalized misogyny and discrimination are representative of a larger issue within the film industry.
Hollywood likes to point to projects like Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Empire as a means of saying, "Look we're trying," while, at the same time, hosting an Academy Awards show that failed to nominate a single person of color. While at the same time, continuing to hire one female director for every twelve male directors; while at the same time perpetuating whitewashing, trans-face, etc.; while at the same time, continuing to hire less women and minorities; while continuing to pay women and minorities significantly less than they pay privileged, straight, white men. Even though statistics show that movies with higher levels of diversity sell significantly better than films with minimal diversity, studios and agencies continue to hem and haw over taking risks on new and different talent. If art is supposed to reflect what we value as a society, it should be representative of our diversity as well.
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I think its great that you ground your argument through your own personal experience. As a college student, do you feel the effects of this discrimination as a relation to just gender/race/sexuality, or also due to class and socio-economic status?
Who gets the scholarships, who gets funding to go through programs to get the experience and knowledge to be a director? What I'm really asking is, do you think there is a bar (on education and opportunity) in our society, that sets limits to ho has the means available to pursue a career as a director? Or do you think it's majorly due to the white/male dominant gaze in film and media?


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Francesco has a love obsession with his 16F887 and as we're developing tutorials it was clear I needed to be ready to work with this product. My solution was a very basic development I put together from stuff lying around the bench.
Tired of DIY circuits with obscure parts? Me too.. this is a simple one and everything will be readily available. I used an Adafruit Perma-Proto Breadboard. This PCB is laid out just like a breadboard but you solder it. Their perma boards are handy for projects like this were you have something simple enough for the breadboard but want to keep it permanent. Radio shack has smaller ones for smaller circuits. I used the Minty version of the Perma board because I had a bunch on hand but their 1/2 size board should work fine for you. I also recommend a 40 pin DIP socket so you can use this for other microcontrollers, and perhaps a 0.1uF bypass capacitor. I scored some snap-away 90 deg 2.54mm headers from eBay for the ICSP (6 position). They are $2 with shipping or source them from a local supplier if available. I use my PICKit3 to program; if you're using something else you may want to customize your own ICSP connection. I recommend putting headers on your board which I did not, but this will make connecting item to it easier in most cases.
Just in case I haven't sold you on this, there is a bonus! This board works with many of the 8-bit line of microcontrollers available in 40 pin DIP sockets, not all of them but many. Examples: 18F452, 18F4520, 18F45K20, 16F1519, 16LF1907, etc.
Step 1. Gather your parts (list at bottom of the article).
Step 2. Wire parts to the protoboard:
Connections you need to ensure you make:
Pin 11 & 32 : Wire these to the positive (Vdd) rails (I also recommend connecting your rails together as I did.
Pin 21 & 31 : Wire these to the negative/common/ground (Vss) rails. (also connecting them together.
Pin 1 : Solder a resistor from Pin 1 to the positive rail. I recommend 4.7K to 10K. This is needed to pull your pick out of reset. You can optionally add a push button reset switch wired normally open from Pin 1 to Ground/Common.
Going to program this on a different board and don't need a crystal? well you're done.. I do like to ICSP if I can free up the ports easy enough so:
If you're looking towards the pins as if you were the programming tool being plugged in, we will call the left pin Pin A, then to the right B, C, D, E and F.
Pin A will go to Pin 1 on the PIC (/MCLR).
Pin B wire to Vdd rail (+5V)
Pin C wire to Ground/Vss
Pin D is the ICSPDAT pin and will go to the Pin 40 on the microcontroller.
Pin E is the ICSPCLK and will be wired to Pin 39 on the microcontroller.
Pin F is not connected to anything.
I use the internal oscillator most of the time but if you're feeling a burning hurt to use an external oscillator check out Page 64 in the Microchip specification guide for the PIC 16F887 ( DS41291F ). I'll give you a sneak pic of it embedded…
Step 3: That's it, add headers and customize for your circuit! I recommend adding a ground loop attachment for a meter/scope probes/logic analyzer minigrabbers, etc.. see the photo below for an example:
In my first board I added an LED with current limiting resistor (270 ohm) so that I could have a "heart beat" LED on my test circuit. This is a quick indicator that your oscillator is working and you have power.
Bill of Materials:
- Adafruit Perma-Proto Breadboard https://www.adafruit.com/products/571
- Microchip PIC 16F887 Digikey P/N PIC16F887-I/P-ND
- 40 Pin DIP socket (eBay <$1) You may consider a "ZIF" socket if you know you'll be swapping microcontrollers every so often.
- 10kOhm resistor (Radio Shack, your scrap bin, eBay.. look for 1/8th or 1/4 watt)
- Headers (eBay or a local shop, pick something that works for you.. I used a machined DIP socket cut up)
- 90 deg 2.54mm header — Something like Jameco p/n: 103271 though I got mine from eBay.
- Bits of wire and the tools to do the job including a soldering iron, etc.


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Zaki's Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Given my relative apathy toward the original, I skipped the first sequel, Dead Man's Chest, when it dropped a few years later (as I did with all the subsequent ones), and my most lasting memory is utter befuddlement at how those films rode the waves to box office glory. For the first time in my filmgoing life, it just felt like the zeitgeist had left me stranded ashore. But with the onset of the Disney mega-franchise's fifth installment, I steeled myself for the hard reality that I needed to get up to speed very, very quickly, and so I mainlined ten hours of Pirates movies in rapid succession, culminating in the latest, Dead Men Tell No Tales.
The new installment picks up roughly ten years after 2010's On Stranger Tides (which managed to clear $1 billion worldwide even while being largely dismissed by critics) saw Johnny Depp's Jack matching wits with the evil Blackbeard (Ian McShane) in search of the Fountain of Youth. This time around, Jack must contend with Armando Salazar (Javier Bardem), a pirate-hunter who was condemned to an existence of living death many years ago after an encounter with the devil-may-care pirate, and who is desperate to find Sparrow (or, once it goes through Bardem's lilting Latino accent-o-meter, "Esparrrrrro") to extract his pound of flesh.
Meanwhile, young Henry Turner (Brenton Thwaites) is desperate to free his father Will Turner (Orlando Bloom, last seen captaining the cursed Flying Dutchman way back in number three) from a life of servitude to the sea. The solution to this is the lost Trident of Poseidon, which promises to break any and all curses of the sea when shattered (talk about the McGuffin of all McGuffins). It's not long before Henry crosses paths with Jack, alongside erstwhile scientist (and accused witch) Carina Smyth (Kaya Scodelario), and off they quest, with Salazar and Sparrow's longtime frenemy Hector Barbosa (Geoffrey Rush) in hot pursuit.
One thing you realize after downing this whole series in one big gulp is that the entire enterprise hinges on the appeal of Johnny Depp's stumbling, drunken Captain Jack. The other thing you realize is that a little of that goes a long, long way. While I won't question how revelatory the character may have been for audiences with his '03 introduction (that Oscar nom speaks for itself), the intervening decade-and-change have drained much of his charm away. It feels like each of these episodes involves Depp wheeling out the same set of tics and mannerisms without doing anything to deepen Jack and make him anything more than the caricature he started out as.
If you can't buy into the centrality of Jack Sparrow as a hero worth following, then the whole thing starts to fall in on itself a bit, because it's not like new supporting characters are particularly interesting (Bardem's discomfort is evident even through a CGI facade). Beyond that, the extended mythology of the films isn't particularly compelling either -- nor does it make much sense -- with the internal rules entirely reliant on whatever is convenient for the screenwriters (Jeff Nathanson, from a story concocted with Pirates co-creator Terry Rossio). Not helping is that directors Joachim Rønning & Espen Sandberg add none of the polish that made even the most indulgent of Verbinski's entries visually appealing.
Dead Men Tell No Tales is a hair better than the previous film, but far removed from even the simple charms of the original. And while the marketing is positioning this as a grand farewell for Depp's money-minting alter ego, there's nothing in the film itself with necessarily the same finality to it. While certain long-running plot threads are brought to resolution, the satisfaction one draws from them will rely greatly on what one brings to it. At the end of the day, we all know the only way this franchise truly sails into the sunset is if audiences stop showing up. And if the box office fortunes plundered by this one are anything like its predecessors, then we'd best batten down the hatches and get ready for another voyage with Jack Sparrow in a few years -- whether we want it or not. C-
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